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2016 - 2017 MEMBERSHIP
By becoming a member of Founders Circle or Explorers Circle, you help make it possible for Arts Commons to bring internationally renowned artists and National Geographic explorers to Calgary to share their talents and personal stories of exploration with more and more people each year!
1/ Audience enjoying an Arts Commons Presents performance. © Will Young. 2/ Flamenco dancers, part of the BD&P World Music performance by Paco Peña - Flamencura. © Kaija Dirkson. 3/ Arts Commons’ exterior as seen from Olympic Plaza. © Richard Lam. 4/ The Jack Singer Concert Hall is home to the Carthy Organ. ©Yueko.
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This season, I invite you to expand your philanthropic pursuits and align with the undeniable power of the arts.
Arts Commons fosters a place where passion and giving meet. Each year, we welcome over 600,000 visitors and plays host to over 1,800 performances and events, including live theatre, concerts, dance productions, speaking engagements, public forums, art exhibits, and so much more. Located in the heart of Calgary’s Cultural District in the downtown core, Arts Commons plays a critical role by providing support and services to more than 315 organizations annually, including the work of our resident companies: Alberta Theatre Projects, Arts Commons Presents, Calgary International Children’s Festival, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Downstage, One Yellow Rabbit, and Theatre Calgary, as they create, perform, and present a wide range of award-winning and highly acclaimed performances each season.
EVENT PARTNERS
FOUNDERS CIRCLE GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY
Your membership in either membership program makes it possible for Arts Commons to have a bigger impact in our community. For instance, one of our new initiatives, the Hub for Inspired Learning, launched during the 2015-16 Season. This innovative curriculum-based program moves the traditional classroom into Arts Commons for an entire week of hands-on, experiential learning. The program deepens student learning and plays a significant role in helping to foster attitudes and understandings of cultural awareness, while encouraging inquiry, problem solving, and critical thinking. Along with the inspiring musicians that we present through our BD&P World Music, PCL Blues, and TD Jazz series, Arts Commons Presents also brings stories from around the globe to Calgary through the distinguished speaker series, National Geographic Live. By joining either Founders Circle or Explorers Circle, you create the opportunity for Arts Commons to share these experiences with an ever-growing community of citizens and visitors, as well as support the ongoing development of these remarkable artists and explorers.
EXPLORERS CIRCLE VIP RECEPTIONS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY
Help us ensure Calgary is a dynamic mecca for the arts filled with opportunity for all. Sincerely, OFFICIAL PRINTER
Johann F. Zietsman, President and CEO
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1/ BD&P World Music performance by Canadian/Iranian/American group Niyaz. © Erin Belton. 2/ The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. © Trudie Lee. 3/ National Geographic Live explorer Kobie Boykins takes questions from students about his work at NASA. © Will Young. 4/ A Calgary International Children’s Festival performer on Olympic Plaza. © Kelly Hofer. 5/ Two-time Grammy winner, Mavis Staples rocks the Jack Singer Concert Hall. © Chris Strong. 6/ Calgary’s skyline glows from the across the Bow River. © Shutterstock.
Arts Commons wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the following corporations, resident companies and partners that have offered inspiration, encouragement and most notably support of Founders Circle and Explorers Circle:
This power takes your breath away when a musician hits that perfect note, an actor’s magnetic performance speaks directly to you, or a globe-trotting photographer shares a story that is almost too astounding to believe. This power inspires, challenges, transforms, and entertains us all. These moments can inspire a child to dream about exploring the depths of the ocean, motivate an armchair traveler to finally book that trip, or embrace a newcomer to our city as they attend their very first performance by a world-renowned artist. These are experiences worth sharing, and have a far-reaching impact in our community.
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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
Arts Commons is more than just a building! It’s an inspirational gathering place where creativity is expressed daily in immersive and engaging ways that stimulate senses, trigger emotions, challenge assumptions, start conversations, and open minds. By becoming an Individual Member of Founders Circle, you help to grow our ability to share the transformative power of the arts with many more in our community. You also enhance your own experience by participating in unique and exceptional opportunities that bring you closer to the creative people who make it happen. A gift of any amount nurtures and supports Arts Commons’ education programs, which make the arts more accessible to young minds, through a variety of original and impactful initiatives, such as the new Hub for Inspired Learning. Your gift also enhances the presentation of internationally-renowned artists and contributes to the sustainability of Calgary’s performing arts community by helping to maintain our 560,000 square foot complex and its six performance venues. We thank you for your generous gift of membership in Founders Circle, which is Arts Commons’ premier membership program designed to open you up to a wealth of new and varied arts encounters and events.
1/ Champagne is ready for a Founders Circle event. © Will Young. 2/ Charcuterie plates for a Founders Circle event. © Will Young. 3/ Founders Circle members mingle with artists at the Founders Circle Dinner. © Will Young. 4/ First-time Founders Circle members David and Betty Smith enjoying an evening with National Geographic Live Explorer, paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim. © Will Young. 5/ Founders Circle members take their seats at Teatro in the Opera Room for the Founders Circle Dinner. © Will Young. 6/ Founders Circle members Greg Robertson and Roxanne Dunlop share some laughs during the Founders Circle Dinner. © Will Young.
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FOUNDERS CIRCLE INDIVIDUAL BENEFITS
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Invitations to attend exclusive Founders Circle Events (See page 10 for details) NEW - Complimentary Parking at Arts Commons to attend Founders Circle Events
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“Arts Commons is such a vital part of our community. Every event we attend is amazing. It’s an honor and a privilege to be part of Calgary’s cultural centre.” ~ Bob and Sue Benzen, Members of Explorers Circle and Founders Circle
Official income tax receipt pursuant to Canada Revenue Agency regulations Grateful acknowledgement on the Arts Commons website Grateful acknowledgement in the Arts Commons Report to the Community Subscription to the Arts Commons e-newsletter Subscription to the Arts Commons magazine Grateful acknowledgement in the Arts Commons magazine Grateful acknowledgement on the Honour Wall in the lobby of the Jack Singer Concert Hall throughout the 2017/18 Season NEW - Complimentary bar & beverage service in the Jack Singer Concert Hall Founders Room when attending select Arts Commons Presents performances* Front of the line ticketing purchasing opportunities for select performances at Arts Commons Invitation to attend the 2016 National Philanthropy Day luncheon
FOUNDERS CIRCLE IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR FRIENDS AT
Invitation to attend the annual Founders Circle Dinner with some of Calgary’s most celebrated artists Invitation to dedicate a performance presented by Arts Commons Presents Complimentary use of the Founders Room for a private event, subject to availability Invitation to align your gift towards a programming priority at Arts Commons Membership is for a 12-month period; benefits are provided throughout that period. * Includes all concerts in the BD&P World Music and TD Jazz series as well as Monday evening presentations of National Geographic Live. 6
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1/ Calgary Philharmonic Orchestr (CPO) Guest Conducter, Rune Bergmann, leads CPO musician through a rehearsal for the concert Nordic Masters: Grieg, Nielsen & Sibelius as part of a Founders Circle event.© Will Young. 2/ Musicians Lurrie Bell and Matthew Skoller share secrets from their accomplished careers at a Founders Circle event ahead of their concert as part of the PCL Blues series.© Will Young. 3/ Founders Circle members Jane Golubev and Igor Tesker take a close look at some of the wigs being created for Alberta Theatre Projects production of The Red Priest, at a Founders Circle event. © Will Young. 4/ National Geographic Live Explorer, Nizar Ibrahim, and National Geographic Society’s Director of Marketing, Natali Freeling, discuss Nizar’s work in discovering Spinosaurus at a Founders Circle event. © Will Young. 5/ Arts Commons’ Director of Facilities, Wes Jenkins (centre), and longtime Founders Circle Members, Bryan Clarke and Michel Bourque on a backstage tour of the Martha Cohen Theatre. © Will Young.
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CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
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CORPORATE BENEFITS
Your successful business is built upon a foundation of inspired relationships. As a Corporate Member of Founders Circle you will be able to deepen your relationship with those who are essential to the success of your business - key clients and members of your own team - by hosting them for an exceptional concert or event in the Jack Singer Concert Hall and Founders Room. Arts Commons invites you to enjoy some of the most celebrated talent featured in the BD&P World Music and TD Jazz series, and the inspiring stories of National Geographic explorers, photographers, film-makers and scientists featured in National Geographic Live. Leave your guests transformed by the experience and the executive-class hospitality of Arts Commons Founders Room.
$5,000
Invitations to attend exclusive Founders Circle Events (See page 10 for details)
All events
Official income tax receipt pursuant to Canada Revenue Agency regulations
Gift less $2,000
Tickets to performances featured in the BD&P World Music and TD Jazz series and National Geographic Live
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Grateful acknowledgement on the Arts Commons website Grateful acknowledgement in the Arts Commons Report to the Community Subscription to the Arts Commons e-newsletter Subscription to the Arts Commons magazine Grateful acknowledgement in the Arts Commons magazine Grateful acknowledgement on the Honour Wall in the lobby of the Jack Singer Concert Hall throughout the 2017/18 Season Exclusive Founders Circle lapel pin Private behind-the-scenes tour of Arts Commons Invitation to attend the 2016 National Philanthropy Day luncheon Invitation to attend the annual Founders Circle Dinner with some of Calgary’s most celebrated artists
1/ Explorers Circle members mingle in the Butterfly Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo ahead of the Explorers Circle Dinner. © Will Young. 2/ Founders Circle member Susan Tyrrell eagerly awaits Nizar Ibrahim’s presentation at a Founders Circle event. © Will Young. 3/ Centerpiece for a Founders Circle event. © Erin Wallace. 4/ Members of Founders Circle visiting with Jon Batiste & Stay Human in advance of the launch of the TD Jazz series. © Kaija Dirkson. 5/ Longtime Explorers Circle and Founders Circle members Ken Havard and Bob Benzen enjoy the Founders Circle Dinner. © Will Young. 6/ Henry Sykes and Molly Naber-Sykes catch up with fellow member Tharrie Zietsman at a Founders Circle event.© Will Young. 7/ Explorers Circle members Michel Bourque and Beverley Frizzell at the pre-dinner reception for the Explorers Circle dinner at the Calgary Zoo. © Will Young.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
1ST EVENT
November 2016 Special Guests: Location:
Dee Dee Bridgewater and Theo Croker
Event Partner:
Jack Singer Concert Hall Rehearsal Hall, Arts Commons TD Jazz
4TH EVENT
April 2017 Special Guests: Location:
Michael Kaeshammer
Event Partner:
Stage of the Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons BD&P World Music
Join us at a members-only event in the refurbished JSCH Rehearsal Hall, emceed by Tim Tamashiro, host of CBC Radio’s Tonic. Tim will take us on a glorious ride with one of our most favourite artists, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and he’ll help us all get to know Theo Croker!
Join us on the stage of the Arts Commons’ Jack Singer Concert Hall for an intimate reception with two-time JUNO Award winning pianist, Michael Kaeshammer, in celebration of Canada’s sesquicentennial!
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January 2017 Special Guests: Location:
Reverend Peyton
Event Partners:
Engineered Air Theatre, Arts Commons PCL Blues
May 2017 Special Guests:
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Guest Conductor Daniel Cohen, Pianist Roman Rabinovich, Concertmaster Diana Cohen, and artists of the CPO Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Let’s start 2017 in fine style together at an exclusive reception with Tim Williams who will interview Reverend Peyton, when he visits Calgary to share his exceptional talents with us!
Event Partners:
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March 2017 Special Guests: Location:
Event Partners:
Artists of Alberta Ballet Rehearsal Hall at the Alberta Ballet studios Alberta Ballet
You’re invited to join us for a studio rehearsal of one of Alberta Ballet’s family ballets for the 2016-17 season - Alice in Wonderland.
You’re invited to join us for a rehearsal of the CPO’s Best of Beethoven followed by a post-rehearsal reception and discussion with Guest Conductor Daniel Cohen, Pianist Roman Rabinovich, and Concertmaster Diana Cohen.
June 2017 Special Guest: Location: Event:
You! Teatro Founders Circle Dinner
Celebrate a remarkable year of experiences at Arts Commons by joining President & CEO, Johann Zietsman, fellow members of Founders Circle and celebrated artists for an exceptional dining experience courtesy of Teatro!
1/ Arts Commons Presents TD Jazz, Dee Dee Bridgewater. 2/ The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra musicians. © Trudie Lee. 3/ Alberta Ballet’s Alice and Wonderland, Laetitia Reid and Ivan Karabobaliev. © Alberta Ballet. 4/Arts Commons Presents PCL Blues, Reverend Peyton’s Front Porch Sessions. © Keith Perry. 5/Arts Commons Presents BD&P World Music, Michael Kaeshammer.
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“I recommend joining Explorers Circle because it is a wonderful opportunity to meet explorers, while supporting National Geographic and Arts Commons in the work they do to give back to the community.” ~ Ken Havard, Member of Explorers Circle and Founders Circle
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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Become a member of Explorers Circle and forge a deeper, more meaningful connection with National Geographic Society and Arts Commons. Explorers Circle members attend exclusive Explorers Circle Receptions where they will meet the explorer (Charlie Hamilton James, Kenny Broad, Anand Varma, and Lee Berger) of their choice and receive an autographed gift from the explorer themselves. Your membership helps National Geographic Society inspire people to care about the planet by supporting expeditions and scientific fieldwork, encouraging geographic education, promoting conservation of nature and cultural heritage, and inspiring others through new media, vibrant exhibitions, and events such as National Geographic Live. Through your support, Arts Commons is also able to provide several thousand tickets to at-risk-youth to attend National Geographic Live student matinees, inspiring them through National Geographic Live explorers’ messages of exploration, discovery, and conservation.
1/ I Bought a Rainforest with photojournalist Charlie Hamilton James. 2/ Explorers Circle Members Nyssa and Jordan Moore are presented with an autographed book by the National Geographic Live Explorer Dr. Sylvia Earle (right). © Richard Lam. 3/ Beauty and the Bizarre with photographer Anand Varma. © Anand Varma. 4/ Celebrated photographer Bob Poole rubs shoulders with long-time Explorer Circle member Ken Havard. © Kaija Dirkson. 5/ The Risky Science of Exploration with environmental anthropologist Kenny Broad. ©Wes Skiles. 6/ National Geographic Live Explorers Circle member Patti Dalk with National Geographic Live Explorer Carsten Peter. © Richard Lam. 7/ Explorers Circle members Roxanne and Dave Dunlop enjoying the cocktail reception in the butterfly sanctuary at the Calgary Zoo ahead of the Explorers Circle dinner.© Will Young.
Official income tax receipt pursuant to Canada Revenue Agency regulations Invitation to attend a Explorers Circle Receptions to meet the National Geographic explorers Gift autographed by the National Geographic explorers
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Grateful acknowledgement on-screen prior to all National Geographic Live events in the Jack Singer Concert Hall Grateful acknowledgement on the Arts Commons website Grateful acknowledgement in the Arts Commons Report to the Community Subscription to the Arts Commons e-newsletter Subscription to National Geographic Mission Program’s e-newsletter, Geo-Link 20% discount at National Geographic online store Join paleoanthropologist Lee Berger, for an exclusive dinner on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Limited membership available.
EXPLORERS CIRCLE VIP RECEPTIONS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR FRIENDS AT
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